Tuesday Thoughts
Thoughts of an Optimistic Writer
Tuesday Thoughts
Thoughts of an Optimistic Writer
Tuesday Thoughts: What’s There to be Thankful For?
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
—Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)
In the spirit of the season, today I’m listing some of the many things I consider blessings, and for which I’m thankful. I suspect many would be on your list, too.
• Family. All of them, but especially the gifts of a daughter and […]
Tuesday Thoughts: How Did We Get Here From There?
“Hey, Romy, remember (math) class? There was always a word problem. Like, there’s a guy in a rowboat going X miles, and the current is going like, you know, some other miles, and how long does it take him to get to town? It’s like, who cares? Who wants to go to town with a guy who drives a rowboat?”
—Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
Well, it finally happened. My […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Why Not Just Give It a Try?
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”
–Senator Robert F. Kennedy
I’ve sat in a concert hall and listened to symphony musicians play beautifully…
I’ve sat in a performance center, or in church, and listened to singers harmonize on perfect key…
I’ve sat in a theater and watched actors magically transform into character…
I’ve sat in a ball park […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Why Not Try a Little Kindness?
“And the kindness that you show every day, will help someone along their way.”
–“Try a Little Kindness” (Glen Campbell, 1970)
Chris Sirianni is a restauranteur in Erie, Pa. who has achieved some notoriety for posting a sign on the front door of his eatery. The sign reads, BE KIND OR LEAVE.
His staff was treated so discourteously, he had to do something. Apparently, it worked. But, isn’t that […]
Tuesday Thoughts: What’s There to be Thankful For?
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a very small heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
—Winnie the Pooh (A.A. Milne)
In the spirit of the season, today I’m listing some of the many things I consider blessings, and for which I’m thankful. I suspect many would be on your list, too.
• Family. All of them, but especially the gifts of a daughter and […]
Tuesday Thoughts: How Did We Get Here From There?
“Hey, Romy, remember (math) class? There was always a word problem. Like, there’s a guy in a rowboat going X miles, and the current is going like, you know, some other miles, and how long does it take him to get to town? It’s like, who cares? Who wants to go to town with a guy who drives a rowboat?”
—Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
Well, it finally happened. My […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Why Not Just Give It a Try?
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.”
–Senator Robert F. Kennedy
I’ve sat in a concert hall and listened to symphony musicians play beautifully…
I’ve sat in a performance center, or in church, and listened to singers harmonize on perfect key…
I’ve sat in a theater and watched actors magically transform into character…
I’ve sat in a ball park […]
Tuesday Thoughts: Why Not Try a Little Kindness?
“And the kindness that you show every day, will help someone along their way.”
–“Try a Little Kindness” (Glen Campbell, 1970)
Chris Sirianni is a restauranteur in Erie, Pa. who has achieved some notoriety for posting a sign on the front door of his eatery. The sign reads, BE KIND OR LEAVE.
His staff was treated so discourteously, he had to do something. Apparently, it worked. But, isn’t that […]